Cornification Definition

kôrnə-fĭ-kāshən
noun
The conversion of squamous epithelial cells into a keratinized horny material, such as hair, nails, or feathers.
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Conversion into, or formation of, horn; a becoming like horn.

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Other Word Forms of Cornification

Noun

Singular:
cornification
Plural:
cornifications

Origin of Cornification

  • Latin cornū horn ker-1 in Indo-European roots –fication

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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